Fueled by coffee. Inspired by animals. Driven by purpose.
it's MORE THAN
CUTE PET drawings
My Barking Life is a creative advocacy platform dedicated to amplifying the stories of animals who need it most. We use storytelling and art to help shelters dogs and cats get seen and find homes.
HOW WE HELP
authentic
STORYTELLING
We share the real stories behind shelter dogs—their quirks, their hopes, their second chances—so people see the dog, not just the label.
CREATIVE
ADVOCACY
Through art, humor, and shareable content, we spark conversations that challenge assumptions and build empathy.
AMPLIFYING RESCUES
We partner with shelters and rescues to give their adoptable animals greater visibility and support their lifesaving work.
ADVOCACY matters
Dogs are often judged by a single moment instead of their whole story. When we slow down and look closer, understanding replaces assumptions — and better outcomes follow. Stories, art, and education help people see dogs more clearly, which makes life better for dogs and the humans who love them.
The statistics below are reported by Shelter Animals Count and come from their 2024 annual analysis.
5.8M
Number of cats and dogs entering shelters and rescues in 2024.
50%
Most dog surrenders stem from common behavior issues like leash pulling, and barking.
607,000
Number of animals euthanized in 2024. Of them, 334,000 were dogs.
22,000
Number of dogs adopted in 2024, which is a 1% drop from 2023.
PAWESOME people
Discover and celebrate incredible organizations making a real difference for animals in need through rescue, advocacy, and compassionate care.
OHIO SPCA
The Ohio SPCA, or Ohio Society for the Prevention of Cruelty for Animals (previously known as the Ohio Humane Education Association), is a 501c3 organization dedicated to rescuing, rehoming, and rehabilitating animals in the state of Ohio. They've been around since 1983 and have two separate locations: the Animal Shelter in Lima, Ohio, where they house up to 300 cats and 80 dogs at any given time, and the Farm Sanctuary south of Grove City, where they provide permanent housing and care for 50+ rescued farm animals.
barks & recs
This is where I share the products, tools, and everyday finds that I personally test with my own dogs and genuinely love. From enrichment toys and training essentials to cozy comforts and creative must-haves, every recommendation here is chosen with real-life dog households in mind. If it shows up here, it’s earned its bark of approval.
SUPPORT OUR WORK
My Barking Life is committed to giving back. We donate 100% of the net profits from our art and merchandise sales to our trusted shelter and animal organization partners.
PRO BONE-O WORK
LET'S COLLAB!
Are you a dog- or animal-related organization looking for a unique way to increase visibility or raise money? Do you have a fundraising event coming up? I would be delighted to create a t-shirt design that helps the cause! Or maybe you have your own online store and you'd like to sell a limited edition print or poster series. Let's do it! There's no charge for the art and you keep 100% of the profits. No catch, just one person using her skills to give back to a worthy cause.
